California Special
Extra Glitter: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
The person who coined the phrase “all that glitters is not gold” obviously wasn’t looking at this 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special (GT/CS) when they uttered those words. It presents superbly, but the additional flake added to its… more»
Parked For a Decade: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
Some enthusiasts fear the day will come when the supply of desirable barn find classics will dry up, but I firmly believe it won’t. There are millions of untapped barns and sheds that house cars like this 1968 Ford… more»
Dependable Driver: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
Ford sold 472,121 examples of its Mustang in 1967, and by any standard measure, it should have been sufficient cause to break out the champagne and toast a successful year. However, when viewed in the harsh light of day,… more»
Rare Gran Sport Variant: 1968 Buick GS California
I’m guessing almost everyone who’s even a modest muscle car fan has at least heard of the Buick Gran Sport. In a nutshell, it was sort of an attempt to rid the company of a mindset they thought had… more»
California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
In the 1960s, one out of every five Ford Mustangs built was sold in California. So, when the California Ford Dealers Association spoke up, the parent company listened. Such was the case when they were looking for a special… more»
Parked For 35 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang California Special
Vehicle manufacturers love special edition vehicles, especially if they can produce those cars using existing components from their parts bin. Ford was no stranger to that practice and employed it in the ultra-successful First Generation Mustang to boost already… more»
27k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
At its peak in 1966, the First Generation Mustang sold in incredible numbers. If you analyze the figures, Ford sold their desirable pony car at a rate better than one per minute for the entire model year. Sales tapered… more»
Two Owner Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
By traditional standards, the 1967 model year would have been considered a success for the Mustang. However, Ford was addicted to the record sales achieved during 1966, and 1967 marked a drop of around 22%. Keen to arrest this… more»
California Dreaming: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
With pressure being exerted by the Californian dealer network, Ford relented and decided to release a Mustang model specifically tailored to that market. The result was a car called the GT/CS, or the California Special. It was envisaged that… more»
